Anthony Chuka Ekwo, M.D. MPH

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Anthony Chuka Ekwo is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Nashville, TN with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(615) 567-3489Nashville, TN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Anthony Chuka Ekwo, M.D. MPH has been part of the Nashville medical community since 2011 in group practice. He has been in practice for 34+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Tennessee
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 131 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in TNSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Nashville34+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 445dNPPES updated 2025-03-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

391 Wallace Rd Ste 304, Nashville, TN 37211-4851

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.8%

Tennessee avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 84% of reporting doctors in Tennessee

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

54

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

179

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

935

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $77k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,167 reporting peers in Tennessee.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Tobacco Use Disorder
75%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Schizophrenia
75%

A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior

Bipolar Disorder
74%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Substance Use Disorders
65%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Mar 4, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 34 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1498 Marcasite Dr, Brentwood, TN 37027-3517

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Anthony Chuka Ekwo

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Anthony Chuka Ekwo for blood pressure monitoring, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Nashville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Anthony Chuka Ekwo

Dr. Ekwo is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Nashville, TN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (615) 567-3489.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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